Jasmin grew up in Kalama with Madison, they reconnected after college, and is now the biggest supporter in creating Rising Heights Dance! You might not see her in the office, but she is ensuring that finances, costumes, recitals, scheduling, social media, website and so much more is running smoothly! 

Aside from being Madison's best friend and business partner, Jasmin has a Masters Degree in Counseling with an emphasis on school counseling, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Studies. She uses her education to train staff on safe practices and helping students grow with positive mental health strategies!

Caressa has been in the studio since the start as a parent, and now she is part of our fabulous front desk staff! She supports the studio through administrative excellence, competition coordination and managing online communication. With a background in cheerleading and as a two year cheer captain you'll find her teaching our precious poms class this year!

Caressa brings a strong passion for youth activities and teamwork. Caressa is currently pursing her Bachelor's Degree in elementary education and is especially dedicated to supporting families in our studio by building fundraising connections and working closely with booster club to ensure all students can have access to dance, regardless of finances!

Breanna has been a dance parent with Miss Madison since the beginning, and has joined Rising Heights Dance last year as part of our incredible front desk staff! She has made the best and biggest splash in the organization, daily tasks, calls, emails and making connections with our dancers! She has been a part of the Rising Heights Dance family as a parent for several years and moving to this position has been such a blessing to our studio! She also work as nurse at a school and loves getting to help kids in many places! Her focus on health and organization adds so much to our studio and we're so grateful she is part of the team!

Angela began her dance and cheer journey at 5 years old! She loved to dance from an early age and started with jazz, ballet, tap and lyrical classes. In middle school, she focused on cheerleading and tumbling. During high school she competed on a nationally ranked squad and also began to coach a Pop Warner cheerleading squad. In 2019, she relocated from California to the PNW with her family. She loves exploring this area and making new friends.

Since moving to Cowlitz County, she began teaching dance again, completed her RN degree, and stays busy with her children! She has a passion for competition and will be taking charge of our Rising Heights Dance competition teams this season!

Miss Jill has been teaching students of all ages - from 3 years to adults - in styles like Jazz, Ballet, Acrobatic Tumbling, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Modern. 

She started dancing at age 5 and grew up training and competing at a local studio, soaking up everything she could about dance! She's been able to perform with The Portland Trail Blazers, at Disneyland, and even on a Carnival cruise ship! She spent time training in summer intensives with the Oregon Ballet Theater, which helped shaper her love of ballet and technique.

At Rising Heights Dance, Jill runs the Acrobatic program with a focus on safety, thoughtful progressions that build strength, flexibility and confidence in each dancer! She loves choreographing for recitals and competitions, and enjoys seeing dancers bring stories to life through movement. She is certified in Acrobatic Arts and nationally credentialed in Acrobatics, Ballet, and Jazz as both an instructor and an examiner through Dance Master of America. Above all, she helps dancers feel strong, supported, and inspired at every level!

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Chloe started dancing in the first grade at Academy of Dance Arts in Rapid City, South Dakota where she did ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical. She went en pointe at the age of 12 and was invited to a summer intensive at Ballet West in Utah. She danced for her high school in Provo, and shortly after graduating she married and moved to the Pacific Northwest to be near family! She loves working with children and spending time with her dogs.

Chloe began teaching dance at Rising Heights Dance in 2023. Chloe loves to teach our littlest dancers and always encourages positivity in her classes and within her dancers. As long as her students are cheering themselves and others on, loving their dancing selves, and improving each week her goal as a teacher is fulfilled!

Miss Robyn teaches ballet here at Rising Heights Dance and we are SO excited for a great season with her! Robyn Dalke brings warmth, artistry, and professionalism to her classroom. With over 15 years of dance instruction experience, Robyn has developed a unique approach that helps dancers connect proper technique with the expressive use of their own bodies.
Beginning her dance journey at the age of three, Robyn received a diverse and rigorous education. She trained locally in ballet, jazz, lyrical, and modern dance, and has had the privilege of studying under professional ballet dancers throughout her career. As a child, she attended the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, focusing on modern dance. She later attended Western Oregon University, earning a minor in dance and discovering a deep passion for choreography. As a performer, Robyn has competed in numerous competitions and appeared in a variety of productions, mostly local, but some as far as the Bahamas. Her favorite role to date was dancing as the Dew Drop Fairy in The Nutcracker.
Robyn’s dedication to her students’ growth as both dancers and individuals is evident in every class. She has taught students who have gone on to become professional dancers and instructors themselves. She looks forward to working with her students each year, supporting them wherever dance takes them in life.

Rising Heights Dance is THRILLED to have Miss Sienna teaching tap and acro with our students!
Sienna has been dancing since the age of two and has grown up with a love for all styles of dance. Throughout the years, she has trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, musical theater, and tap, with tap becoming her favorite style.
A recent high school graduate, Sienna also earned her General AA degree through Lower Columbia College. She is continuing her education in business and looks forward to combining her education with her passion for dance in the future.
After years of performing and competing, Sienna is excited to begin sharing her love of dance with the next generation of dancers. She especially enjoys helping young dancers build confidence, learn new skills, and discover the joy that dance can bring.
Sienna is so excited to be joining the studio as a teacher and looks forward to creating fun, encouraging, and memorable experiences for her students!

Jade Stewart is a passionate artist and educator who has always loved exploring a wide variety of creative art forms, including dance, music, theater, illustration, pottery, and more. Her artistic journey began at a young age through classical ballet, which she practiced throughout her childhood from the age of 3 until 16. Alongside her love of dance and visual art, Jade has always had a deep passion for music. This love eventually led her to pursue voice lessons and participate in choir throughout college, giving her another meaningful outlet for creativity and expression. Jade believes that exploring different art forms helps us better understand ourselves and the world around us, and she loves encouraging others to discover the creative outlets that speak to them.

Most recently, Jade graduated from Northwest Nazarene University with a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education. As a substitute teacher working toward finding a permanent position as an art teacher, Jade is thrilled to join the creative community of artists at Rising Heights. She is excited to share her love of art while learning from and connecting with the students, teachers, and artists around her.

Jade is a teacher at heart and finds great joy in watching people learn, grow, and gain confidence in their abilities. She believes that everyone has creativity within them and that everyone deserves the opportunity to create, experiment, make mistakes, and express themselves. Whether through painting, drawing, music, movement, theater, pottery, or another creative pursuit, Jade hopes to inspire others to embrace their individuality and discover the joy that comes from making something of their own.

Morgan has been dancing since she was very young and has spent years training, performing, and competing in a variety of dance styles at local studios. Through her own experience as a dancer, she has developed a strong appreciation for the dedication, confidence, and joy that dance can bring. She especially loves working with younger dancers and helping them develop strong technique and a positive foundation that they can continue to build on as they grow.
Morgan also trained under Miss Madison, who helped mentor and train her as a teacher’s assistant. This experience gave her the opportunity to begin developing her own skills as an instructor. Morgan is currently continuing her education while also teaching at the studio, allowing her to grow both as a student and as a teacher. She is so excited to be teaching Ballet 1 and sharing her love of dance with her students. She looks forward to getting to know each dancer, helping them build confidence and strong ballet technique, and making wonderful memories together throughout the year.
Morgan is excited for a fun-filled year of learning, growing, and, most importantly, dancing!

Joining us to teach Ballet and Jazz, Rising Heights Dance is excited to introduce Miss Mara!
Mara has been dancing since she was just 3 years old, and she holds a deep love and passion for ballet. Over the years, she has had the opportunity to train in a wide variety of dance styles, including lyrical, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, swing, and ballroom. Each style has helped her grow as a dancer, challenge herself, and discover new ways to express her creativity through movement.
She enjoys exploring different styles, techniques, and choreography while continuing to develop her skills and confidence. For Mara, dance is more than just a hobby—it is a way to express herself, have fun, and share her passion with others. In her free time, Mara works with youth in many ways and loves to share her passion for knowledge and excitement with the students she comes in contact with!

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